There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 38m£80–146Drive 167.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxford to Torquaycar 167.4 mi
3h 1m£42–60Bus, train, line 12 bus
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
- Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Paradebus 12
5h 55m£62–100Bus
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501
7h 24m£55–87
Oxford to Torquay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Torquay is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Cary Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Oxford and Torquay is 193 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Oxford to Torquay, including transfers.
Oxford to Torquay bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Torquay is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Oxford to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Cary Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Market Place to Fleming Way
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Cary Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Oxford to Torquay bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Oxford to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Torquay is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Oxford to Torquay.
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